Banquet facilities by sheka28

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW OF BANQUET FACILITIES IN MONTEGO BAY……………………………………………….3-4 MONTEGO BAY CONVENTION CENTER……………………….…………………………..............................5-7 BELLEFIELD GREATHOUSE AND GARDENS……………………………………………………………….8-10 BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS WEDDINDS & EVENTS..................................................…..................................11-12 GRAND-A-VIEW RESTURANT AND EVENT PLACE………………………………………………………13-16 ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS………………………………………………………………………....17-18 The Hanover Terrace at Round Hill…………………………………………………………………………………19 The Round Hill Beach at Round Hill……………………………………………………………………………….20 The Hanover Room at Round Hill………………………………………………………………………………….21 The Spa Lawn at Round Hill……………………………………………………………………………………….22 HUMMINGBIRD HALL…………………………………………………………………………………………23-24 REFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

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INTRODUCTION

The Explore Magazine “for the adventurous soul” will be exhibiting the banquet facilities for Montego Bay, Jamaica. These banquet facilities that we will be explore in this magazine includes the Montego Bay Conference center, Round Hill Hotel and villas, Bellfield great house & Garden, Hummingbird hall and Grand-A-View Restaurant & event place. Included in this magazine we will be showing pictures of the above facilities mentioned, the setup of the space, seating capacity, the amount of persons that the venue can facilitate, their services, amenities, facility specifications and the overview of each venues. This will give viewers/visitors a chance to see what these facilities have to offer when they need a venue for an upcoming event.

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OVERVIEW OF BanquEt FacIlItIEs In MOntEgO Bay

OVERVIEW

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There are more than 20 Banquet facilities located in the beautiful Capital of Montego bay that varies in size and provide different sorts of amenities, additional facilities such as restaurant, lodging etc. that will suite any kind of event. List of some banquet facilities in Montego Bay: Large banquet facilities:    

The Montego Bay Convention center Bellefield Greathouse & Gardens Round Hill Hotels and Villas Grand-A-View Restaurant & Events

Small banquet facilities    

Hummingbird Hall Half Moon Hotel The S Hotel The Gardens Wedding and Events Venue

Montego Bay Conference Center

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The Montego Bay Conference Centre (MBCC) is the largest convention facility of its sort in the Englishspeaking Caribbean, located along the exquisite Rose Hall corridor in Montego Bay (Half Moon Montego Bay, Jamaica). It has a total of 139,302 square feet of indoor event space (meeting, exposition, and ballroom) and outdoor event space (the 17,000-square-foot Ocean View Terrace and the 25,000-square-foot plaza). The MBCC was built in 2011 by the Jamaican government in collaboration with the Chinese Development Bank. The transfer of ownership of the MBCC from the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) to the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Finance and Public Service was authorized by Cabinet in 2016. The MBCC has won the World Travel Award many times for being the Caribbean's Leading Meetings and Conference Centre. SMG, a known global industry leader in venue management, marketing, and development, is in charge of the project.

Overview

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Exhibit Halls & Meeting Rooms Max Exhibit Space on a Single Floor 26,196 sq. ft. Seating Capacity of Exhibit Hall Theater 8,653 persons Banquet 4,976 persons Classroom 5,388 persons Meeting rooms 9 Facility Specifications Parking Available (515 spaces) Ceiling Height (30 feet) Floor Load (350 lbs. sq. ft.) Loading Platform Door Size (18 x 32 feet (h x w)

Amenities & Facilities Air Conditioning AV Facilities Business Center Elevators Food Services Handicapped Access High Power Outlets Internet Access

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Security Wi-Fi Rigging Services Event Planning Guest Services

Bellefield Greathouse & Gardens Bellefield Greathouse a destination within a destination. Tucked away in the hills of Montego Bay, this majestic 300 year old mansion gives your guests the experience of "real"

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Jamaica, with all its glamour, luxury and charm, topped off with the warm hospitality that we have become famous for. Expansive tropical gardens; breathtaking vistas and private seclusion although being only 10 minutes from the City center make this venue a unique and sought after venue for your special event. Set on ten lush acres with venues for the most intimate and grandest festivities you can dream up, Bellefield Great House & Gardens offers a welcome departure from Jamaica’s beach scene.

AMENITIES:

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A/V Equipment

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Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

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Valet Parking

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Wi-Fi

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Ample Parking Onsite

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Dining Chairs

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Dining Tables

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Onsite Restrooms

Celebration Locations on property: Greathouse gardens: Tropical gardens featuring an enormous Guango tree 

View: View of Greathouse/ Mansion

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Max capacity: 400 seated

Gazebo garden: Separated from the Greathouse and featuring an elegant gazebo  

View: view of trellis and great house and gardens Max capacity: 150-200 seated

Trellis: Set betwixt both gardens. This space offers a private and intimate setting for a small group  

view: View of Greathouse and both gardens max capacity: 24 seated

Greathouse dining room: Private dining room inside great house. Candle light setting.  

view: Antique furnishings and fountain max capacity: 16 seated

Fountain gardens: Front lawns of great house. Popular for cocktails and wedding ceremonies.

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View: Greathouse and fountain as backdrop. Sugar mill, estate and city view ahead Max capacity: 120 seated or 250 standing

Sugar mill: View: View of ancient cut stone arches on lower level and view of house and gardens on upper level Max capacity: 200 seated

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Seated-400

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Buffet-800

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Standing-1000

Beautiful

creations

possess the

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expertise to find the perfect location, music, food, and any other ingredient you may need to make your wedding, banquets or other event special and unique. Beautiful Creations Weddings and Events is a wedding and event planning company owned and operated by Anthonett Johnson. Anthonett, has over 15 years of experience coordinating, planning and decorating events of various sizes and themes throughout central and western Jamaica. A graphic designer and project coordinator by profession, she successfully channels these unique skill sets to create a magical event experience for each and every client.

Services offered by Beautiful creations: • Assistance with site selection • Appointment arrangement (with DJ, photographer, videographer, MC, etc.) • Budgeting assistance • Etiquette consultations • Vendor referrals and recommendations • Itinerary and checklist creation • Rehearsal and rehearsal dinner direction or assistance

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• Banquet day schedule of activities creation • Wedding ceremony coordination • Wedding reception coordination • Transportation arrangement • Catering services A wide range of other social, private and corporate events, including: • Renewal of Vows • Baby Showers • Banquets • Family Celebrations (Birthday Parties, etc.) • Fashion Shows • Graduation Balls

Grand-A-View Restaurant & Event Place The Grand-A-View Restaurant & Event Place is a restaurant wedding venue for couples planning their wedding in the Montego Bay, Jamaica area. This restaurant offers superior views of the water with multiple levels for weddings and events. Couples can find this venue sitting practically on the water and conveniently located only two minutes from the Sangster International Airport.

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Services Offered A staffed event planner helps couples organize the details of their big day, while other members of the staff assist couples with setup and cleanup on the day of the wedding. There are also bar and catering services offered to couples by the staff at the Grand-A-View Restaurant & Event Place. The kitchen staff can even provide the wedding cake. Couples can also bring in outside vendors should that be their preference. There is ample Wi-Fi and ample parking, as well as lighting and sound options for the wedding. (“We Are More than Just a Place; We Are a Cultural Experience”) Additional event rentals through this restaurant, with available items includes: 

Audio equipment

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Barware

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Chairs

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Chair covers

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China

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Flatware

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Furniture

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Glassware

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Linens

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Tables

Conference room 

Capacity – up to 90 persons (depending on setup)

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Offers: Air conditioned room, projector & screen, PA System with cordless Mic, White Board

The Roof Top Terrace: 

Capacity – 150 persons seated, 300 persons mixed seating and standing

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Offers – built in bar, lounge furniture, square wicker bistro tables & high chairs, square wicker 4 seat tables and chairs with cream cushions

The Village Bar:

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Capacity – 150 persons

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Offers – built in stage, bar counter, metal tables and chairs with red cushions

Dining Room: 

Capacity – 100 persons

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Offers – Air condition, built in bar counter, stone tables and cream leather chairs

Terrace 1 or 2: 

Capacity – 60 persons

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Offers – built in bar counter, metal tables and chairs with red cushions

Parking Lot: 

Capacity – 1.5 acres to hold approximately 200-250 cars

The venue fees include: 

Banquet chairs – max 200

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8-10 seater round tables – max 6

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8-10 seater trestle tables – max 12

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4 seater square & round metal tables – max 20

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Bistro tables and chairs

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Lounge seats with coffee tables – max 4

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Bar stools

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White tablecloths

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Security

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Parking lot attendants

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Bathroom attendants

Other services can be arranged at an additional cost: ❖ DJ, music equipment rental, MC, live band ❖ Décor: tents, tables, chairs, colored tablecloths/runners, lighting, chair covers, flowers ❖ Custom Birthday or wedding cakes

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Round Hill Hotel and Villas

Whether for a business meeting, a private celebration or a destination beach wedding, Round Hill offers breath taking event settings, unparalleled service and the finest in Caribbean hospitality. Discover true island style and subdued sophistication throughout the 36 Ralph Lauren designed oceanfront guestrooms and 27 private, luxury Jamaican villas. Event spaces as well as accommodation across the property are meticulously maintained with remarkable attention to detail. Steeped in rich history, timeless elegance and true understated luxury, Round Hill welcomes guests to all events with genuine Jamaican hospitality while captivating them at every turn. SERVICES OFFERED FOR:       

Banquet Board Meetings Corporate Events Corporate Incentives Engagement Parties Private Dining Receptions

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Romantic Celebrations Special Celebrations Weddings

AMENITIES:   

FOOD & BEVERAGE: Caribbean Cuisine, Fine Dining, Seasonal Food, Traditional Cuisine DECOR: Chic, Designer, Four Poster Beds, Natural Daylight, Traditional SETTING: Beachfront, Garden, Mountain, Retreat, Terrace, Tropical

SEATING CAPACITY AND LAYOUT    

150 MAX CAPACITY Dinner Venue, Set-up for Dinner 110 Reception Venue, Poseur Tables, Reception Style Set-up 150 Conference Venue, Theatre Style Set-up 120

The Hanover Terrace at Round Hill This private, stone terrace offers panoramic views over the bay and its magical sunsets. Guests attending an event here can dance the night away under a canopy of tropical foliage lit with glowing lanterns. This stunning Jamaican wedding venue can comfortably accommodate up to 100.

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The Round Hill Beach at Round Hill

This sun-kissed, white sand beach is an intimate, casual and natural setting for an outdoor banquet, rehearsal dinner, barefoot wedding ceremony, lively cocktail reception or fun wedding reception for up to 100 guests.

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The Hanover Room at Round Hill Situated on the hillside just above the shoreline and sparkling ocean, this enclosed, fully air conditioned banquet room features floor-to-ceiling French windows with views of the verdant tropical rainforest on one side and the turquoise Caribbean Sea on the other. It can host up to 120 guests in theatre style.

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The Spa Lawn at Round Hill The Spa Lawn is a magnificent wedding venue that stretches to the sea. This rolling verdant lawn offers panoramic views out across the Caribbean Sea and is perfect for outdoor events, wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions. This space can host up to 250 guests.

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Hummingbird Hall

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Hummingbird Hall Jamaica is nestled on the 5,000 acre Rose Hall Estate in the ‘Elegant Corridor’ district of Montego Bay. The Rose Hall Estate is an ultra-exclusive enclave and internationally famous thanks to the Rose Hall Great House, Johnny Cash’s Great House and the White Witch and Cinnamon Hill golf courses. (“Hummingbird Hall Jamaica - Venue - James Hill, JM”) Clients and their guests have the full-run of the public areas of Hummingbird Hall, including: 

Mature tropical gardens with waterfall, scattered benches, fruit trees, terraces + stunning wildlife.

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Our magnificent Seaview “Lagoon Deck” with panoramic sea views and sweet-scented breezes.

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A bridal dressing suite with en-suite bathroom + garden views.

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A groom’s dressing suite with en-suite bathroom, sitting room, balcony + sea views.

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Internationally acclaimed artwork

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Interior nook seated area

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Sunken seating area

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2 x guest restrooms,

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Parking

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Seating capacity- 100

REFERENCES

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“Bellefield Greathouse & Gardens | Montego Bay, Saint James Parish, Jamaica - Venue Report.” The Venue Report, 6 Aug. 2015, www.venuereport.com/venue/bellefield-greathouse-gardens/profile/. Accessed 19 Nov. 2021.

“Hummingbird Hall Jamaica - Venue - James Hill, JM.” WeddingWire, www.weddingwire.com/biz/hummingbird-hall-jamaica/6389557f95389870.html. Accessed 19 Nov. 2021.

The Hanover Terrace. (n.d.). Prestigious Venues. https://prestigiousvenues.com/space/the-hanover-terraceat-round hill (n.d.). Jamaican-weddings. https://www.beautifulcreationsja.com

Montego Bay convention center. (n.d.). Ministry of Tourism. https://www.mot.gov.jm/agency/montego-bayconvention-centre# (n.d.). Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid Event Technology | Cvent. https://www.cvent.com/venues/montego-bay/convention-center/montego-bay-conventioncenter/venue-2bd6aeec-694e-4321-a43e-c92cfe66e987

Veronica. (2019, July 27). Grand-A-View restaurant & event place. WeddingWire. https://www.weddingwire.com/biz/grand-a-view-restaurant-eventplace/5e2d29ac0cbbc383.html

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Banquet facilities

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ROUND HILL HOTEL AND VILLAS

OVERVIEW OF BANQUET FACILITIES IN MONTEGO BAY

MONTEGO BAY CONVENTION CENTER